Edward Walter Curley (May 23, 1873 – January 6, 1940) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1935 to 1940.

Edward W. Curley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 22nd district
In office
November 5, 1935 – January 6, 1940
Preceded byAnthony J. Griffin
Succeeded byWalter A. Lynch
New York City Board of Aldermen
In office
1916–1935
Personal details
Born(1873-05-23)May 23, 1873
Easton, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 6, 1940(1940-01-06) (aged 66)
New York City, New York
Political partyDemocratic Party
Alma materCity College of New York

Biography

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Curley was born in Easton, Pennsylvania. He attended the College of the City of New York.

Political career

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He was a member of the New York City Council from 1916 until 1935. He was elected to Congress in 1935 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Anthony J. Griffin and served from November 5, 1935, until his death in New York City.

See also

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Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Edward W. Curley (id: C000995)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 22nd congressional district

1935–1940
Succeeded by